Information
April 3, 2006 - April 6, 2006
St. John''s College, Cambridge
United Kingdom
You are invited to attend the 6th International Symposium on Avian Influenza on April 3 - 6 at St John''s College, Cambridge, UK. The conference is for scientists, biologists, veterinarians, and government regulators who are interested in the exchange and discussion of current scientific information on avian influenza. Conference speakers will be international experts from universities, government research laboratories and regulatory agencies, the veterinary biologics industry, the poultry production industry and other veterinary-related organizations in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. The symposium will address national and international issues.
The scientific program will be a blend of basic and applied research and application. It is intended to give all who attend a broader understanding of the global nature of avian influenza and a framework to develop international solutions. It will enable professionals to exchange research data and ideas, while building ties with colleagues worldwide. Registrants will have the opportunity to submit titles for oral and poster presentations.
The programme will consist of nine sessions covering a range of topics of particular relevance to veterinary health and including aspects for human health. Sessions will include global updates with special emphasis on H5N1 in Asia, epidemiology and ecology, options for control including vaccination, diagnostic developments, virus properties and pathogenesis.
The 6th International Symposium on Avian Influenza will be hosted by VLA and for the first time it will be held in the UK.
The role of the symposium which is held every four years, is to bring together scientists, biologists, veterinarians and government regulators from all over the world to exchange and discuss current scientific information on avian influenza.
The programme committee will select timely topics and invite international experts as speakers from universities and veterinary-related organisations from around the world.
The programme will be designed to give attendees a broader understanding of the global nature of avian influenza and a framework to develop international solutions. It will enable professionals to exchange research data and ideas while building ties with colleagues worldwide.
Monday 3 April
Auditorium:
-Opening Ceremony
-Global Reports on Avian Influenza
-Evening Drinks Reception
Lunchtime:
Poster viewing
Tuesday 4 April
Auditorium:
-Asian H5N1 Outbreaks
-Advances in Molecular Biology & Molecular Epidemiology
-Diagnostics
-Public Health
Lunchtime:
Poster viewing
Wednesday 5 April
Auditorium:
-Pathobiology and Pathogenesis
-Avian Influenza Epidemiology & Ecology
-Field Experience in Control
-Vaccines & Vaccination
-Conference Gala Dinner
Lunchtime:
Poster viewing
Thursday 6 April
Auditorium:
-Legislation & Trade Implications (including risk assessment)
-Late Breaking Issues
-Lunch & Departure
Lunchtime:
Poster viewing